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We can no longer pretend that the Vatican is getting to grips with the abuse crisis

The Pope's commission has failed to deliver. Marie Collins's resignation is just the latest example

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass in Rome

In his homily, the Holy Father said Lent is a path that 'leads to the triumph of mercy'

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Abuse survivor resigns from Pope's panel over Vatican resistance

Marie Collins said: 'The reluctance of some in the Vatican to cooperate with the work of a commission is unacceptable'

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Fashion giants are making Italy sparkle again

Big firms are restoring the nation’s glories in return for publicity

Pope seeks to set example for world leaders as he accepts electric car

Vatican hopes to be one of the world’s first states to be fully powered by renewable energy

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Ecumenism can't be based on wishful thinking about the past

Anglicanism was born out of a movement that saw the destruction of all England's religious houses. We have to face that honestly

Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope Francis gives interview to magazine run by homeless

In the interview, the Pope discussed society's attitude to the homeless and marginalised

Archbishop condemns recent spate of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries

At least two Jewish cemeteries were vandalised in the US in under a week

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